Helping Hands

Women Early Career and Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Center for Women and Gender is continuing the Utah State University tradition of recognizing and honoring remarkable women with two achievement awards that recognize accomplishments of women throughout their lives.

Dr. Fran Titchener

Tangling the Web” – January 15th Walter Scott warns us about “what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive…” and it is true that weaving and deception are close colleagues in the ancient world. According to Dr. Titchener for ancient women in particular, a tangled web was sometimes the best kind.

Dr. Susan Shaw

Lilly Ledbetter

“Equal Pay for Equal Work” – February 25th Come hear the inspiring story of the woman at the center of the historic discrimination case that inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act – her fight for equal rights in the workplace, and how her determination became a victory for the nation.

Rachel Simmons

“Body Image and Bullying: Considerations for Parents, Teens and Others” – March 5th

Dr. Michelle Baker

“Weaving the Stories of Utah’s Water” – March 16th

Dr. Nancy McHugh

“Mothers, Women’s Community Activism, and Toxic Waste” – March 27th

Alexis Jones

“Authenticity” – March 31st

Spring Luncheon – Dr. Pat Gantt

“Weaving Women’s Lives” – April 9th

Call for Nominations: Women Early Career and Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Center for Women and Gender is continuing the Utah State University tradition of recognizing and honoring remarkable women with two achievement awards that recognize accomplishments of women throughout their lives. Nominations due February 10, 2015.

2015 Women's History Month Call for Proposals

Our Mission

Utah State University's Center for Women and Gender provides a professional and social climate to enhance opportunities through learning, discovery, and engagement.
The Center's philosophy is that gender refers broadly to gender relations, social arrangements, organizations and institutions, masculinities and femininities, as well as gender discourses.
The Center supports human empowerment in professional, social, and educational arenas by bringing together diverse expertise and resources.